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Both sides suck. You can't buy a product, hate the design, use it anyway and expect a refund. At the same time it seems to be a mediocre product. No props to anyone.
Since you opened this door let's put it in context.https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=214896.msg2130572#msg2130572
Not going to praise someone for eating a poop sandwich and then complaining about it, I'm also not going to buy some poop sandwich tipup.
Doesn't seem like Papa knew the contents of said sandwich when he ordered it.
Yep Papa! I got three of those specifically for deep snow conditions. I did find I had to make a few "adjustments". First, that aluminum "clip" where the flag slides through needs to be secured better. I simply tack stapled as close to the flag spring channel as I could get on each side. Next, that line guide. The finish is so rough I felt compelled to polish up right where the line goes through. Still don't like how hefty the guide itself is so I'm still thinking about that. Last, make sure the line goes on correctly so the flag trips. I thought I'd feel better winding it up the other way so I took one apart and flipped the little hook deal on top. Well don't do that, for some reason it won't trip in that direction unless you bend the hook open a bit and I wasn't willing to do that. The way it comes works perfectly well with a full range of settings.The product is HT Arctic Explorer tipup and can be bought here: https://extacklestore.com/shop/tip-ups/ht-explorer-tip-ups/.There are three models, select "Explorer Wood Dual Rail Design Tip-up w/500' Spool"
PAPA SLY where did you get those they seem like best of both worlds stick and polar. i looked couple site either out of stock or not listed at all hope they didnt stop making this style